an Owner’s Guide

Are You a Debbie Downer?

Debbie Downer is a name of a fictional Saturday Night Live character who is played by Rachel Dratch. The character debuted in 2004 on a skit and soon became popular.

The character’s name is connected to slang phrase which refers to someone who persistently adds bad news or negative feelings to a gathering, thus bringing down the mood of everyone around them.

Dratch’s cynical character would interrupt social gatherings to voice negative opinions and pronouncements, making her one of the top favorite sketches of all time.

No one likes to be around a person who is always bringing others down. Sure, we all go through times when we’re sad — that’s not what I’m talking about. Debbie Downer’s can practically suck the life right out of a party. Watch the video and you’ll see what I’m talking about. I think you’ll get a kick out of it. Sorry I wasn’t able to embed this video for you. Click on the link below:

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Unfortunately (and not to be a Debbie Downer!) it won’t stream outside of the USA. I had a message come up to tell me this….
hey ho!
I do my best to avoid this trait, and if I’m in the sort of state where it happens, I simply avoid company until I’m feeling a bit better.

V: Bummer that you can’t view the video. Here’s a little snippet from youtube that you might be able to listen to that will give you some idea of what I’m talking about:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yFSpml8oSw

I had a giggle listening to that; it gave a great picture. One of my colleagues at work is like that; it drives me nuts, but she goes on endlessly about how shite England is and how much better everything is in the USA, and blah blah blahdie blahdie blah. I refrain from pointing out that if she thinks the usa is so much better a place, then why does she not go back there?

V: Glad you were able to listen to the Debbie Downer skit. It’s even funnier to see it performed. Maybe one day you’ll be able to see it. I agree with you about your colleague — if she doesn’t like it where she is, why doesn’t she just move. I think some people just enjoy complaining.

everyone’s got to have a hobyy, I guess!
In all honesty, she forgets that she can only survive in the Uk because of the benefits system and that she’d be on the streets within weeks if she went back to the US. She couldn’t even buy an air ticket right now. I’d give her £50 towards it if I thought she’d actually go but it’s all talk now!